The Ball and the Cross by G. K. Chesterton
"The Ball and the Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the thematic conflict between faith and rationalism, presenting a tale that intertwines philosophical debate with fantastical elements as it follows its main characters, the fervent believer, Father Michael, and the rationalist scientist, Professor Lucifer, who embark on an extraordinary journey that tests their beliefs and principles. At the start of
the novel, we are introduced to the Professor and the monk Michael aboard a flying ship, engaging in a spirited debate about science and religion. As they soar through the sky, both characters embody contrasting ideologies—the Professor mockingly dismisses religious symbols, particularly the cross, while Michael tries to defend the significance of faith. Their conversation quickly escalates as they confront the reality of their situation when the spaceship nearly collides with St. Paul's Cathedral, prompting deeper reflections on their beliefs. This opening sets the stage for a series of adventures filled with paradoxes and explorations of existential themes, paving the way for the ensuing conflict that will lead them to reconsider their views on faith, existence, and the nature of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| Title | The Ball and the Cross |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ball_and_the_Cross |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Ben Crowder and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Catholics -- Fiction |
| Subject | Allegories |
| Subject | Atheists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Men -- Scotland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5265 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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